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Rep. Cori Bush Calls on Feds to End Homelessness by 2027

2 years 2 months ago
Representative Cori Bush is once again asking the federal government to solve homelessness. The Democrat from St. Louis has re-introduced a U.S. House resolution to declare unalienable rights for unhoused persons and provide solutions to end homelessness by 2027. A similar measure sponsored by Bush failed to pass in 2021, but she may face a more sympathetic crowd this time around.
Monica Obradovic

Alfonso's Pizza Announces New Ownership

2 years 2 months ago
CARROLLTON - The owners of Alfonso’s Pizza in Carrollton recently announced the restaurant will be changing hands in the near future. An Open House will be held at the pizzeria on August 13 - its 32nd anniversary - from about 1 to 5 p.m., and the community is invited to reflect “on what Alfonso’s Pizza has meant to this community and to you.” “After 32 years, Alfonso and I (Elena) have sold Alfonso's Pizza,” Elena wrote on Facebook . “This is certainly a bittersweet moment for us as we transition out of our home of the past few decades, but, fear ye not! We are leaving our baby in good, capable and experienced hands.” Those “capable and experienced hands” are new owners Jake King and Hannah King Milligan, two Alfonso’s employees of many years. Hannah began working there in high school in 2008, while Jake has worked there since 2017. Their brother, Isaac, has also worked there since 2008, and Hannah even met her

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Pavement Blowouts Anticipated During Heat Wave

2 years 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – With extreme heat dominating the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning motorists to be on the lookout for pavement buckling on roads throughout the state. “The extremely high temperatures bring the possibility of pavement failures,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “While it’s impossible to predict where or when failures may occur, we do have the necessary staffing and materials in place to make repairs as quickly as possible. We ask the public to stay alert and avoid driving over buckled roads, if possible, while giving our crews plenty of room to work.” Pavement failures or blowouts can occur when prolonged high temperatures cause the road to expand and buckle up or blow out, resulting in uneven driving surfaces. Precipitation and humidity increase the potential for buckling. Personnel with IDOT are monitoring the situation and stand ready to respond. Motorists are advised to remain

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